_{22nd April, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, an international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Counsel to join their Structured Finance team based in New York.
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: $425,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: New York City

JOB ROLE

I’m working with an international law firm on an excellent opportunity for a Counsel to join their highly regarded structured finance team.

This is a key hire for the practice, suited to a lawyer with strong experience across structured finance and secured lending, who is ready to take ownership of complex, high-value transactions and work closely with sophisticated clients.


JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Lead and manage a broad range of structured finance transactions, including:
  • Repurchase and warehouse facilities
  • Syndicated lines of credit
  • Securitizations and other secured finance transactions
• Independently oversee deal execution, including:
  • Structuring transactions to meet client objectives
  • Coordinating due diligence and managing transaction timelines
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of complex transaction documents, including:
  • Repurchase agreements and credit agreements
  • Pooling and servicing agreements
  • Private placement memoranda and offering materials
  • Indentures and intercreditor agreements
• Advise clients on legal and regulatory considerations impacting mortgage and asset-backed financing platforms
• Analyze and address servicing, collateral, and risk allocation issues across transactions
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of the broader finance team

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, or secured lending
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions from structuring through closing
• Strong familiarity with mortgage-backed and asset-backed financing structures
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Outstanding academic credentials

  
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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